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Thursday, 14 July 2016

Brexit (9) - Legal and Constitutional Requirements

Following the result of the EU referendum held on 23rd June, the country is about to embark
on a process of leaving the EU. In these difficult moments, it is
crucial that this process is in accordance with legal and constitutional
requirements. The constitutional framework governing Brexit needs to be
laid out clearly, and with precision, for the benefit of both the
people and government officials.

Constitutional and European law experts from UCL
discussed what the legal constraints are on the process of leaving the
European Union, and how they might influence the process of negotiations
and the UK’s future relations with the EU.

Questions that were addressed included:

Is Parliamentary approval needed for triggering article 50?

What role should Parliament have in the Brexit process?

Can and should there be exit negotiations with the EU before the triggering of article 50?

What are the possible options after article 50 has been triggered? Can the notice of withdrawal be withdrawn?

What are the options for future relations with the EU?

How will Brexit affect areas of UK law that have been heavily dependent on EU law?